St Michael's School vs Thorngrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's School
Newbury · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
72 students
Thorngrove School
Newbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
202 students
| Measure | St Michael's School Newbury, South East | Thorngrove School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 72 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 202 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.thorngroveschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorngrove School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 72.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's School better than Thorngrove School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Michael's School and Thorngrove School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's School: 72. Thorngrove School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's School and Thorngrove School rank in South East?
St Michael's School is unranked and Thorngrove School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).